What is Installatron Plugin?

Installatron Plugin is a turn-key, state-of-the-art web application automation solution (also known as an auto installer or script installer) for web hosting control panel platforms.

Once installed on a control panel server, Installatron's powerful, easy-to-use user-interface integrates seamlessly, enabling instant, one-click installs and upgrades, backups and restores, and other advanced features for a premier collection of only the best applications on the web.

What are the system requirements?

Designed to maximize compatibility while minimizing requirements, the only requirements are a server with a supported control panel installed and elevated server privileges to complete the setup process. These control panels are supported:

Thorough testing is completed on hundreds of server configurations; on Linux, CloudLinux, Debian, FreeBSD, and Windows, with and without php-fpm, mod_ruid2, suphp, fastcgi, suexec, suhosin, safe_mode, open_basedir, on many VPS systems, including but not limited to OpenVZ, Virtuozzo, VMware, Xen, KVM, UML, Hyper-V, and no conflicts arise from operation alongside other auto-installers and common third-party software. The general rule is that all server configurations supported by a control panel are also supported by Installatron Plugin.

What is the recommended system configuration?

These recommended system configuration values will allow for the best application compatibility. If these requirements are not met then in most cases the website owners will receive a graceful error message for incompatible applications and versions:

Any web hosting server (IIS, Apache or Nginx recommended)

MySQL 5.6+ for maximum application compatibility, or the MariaBD equivalent

PHP 5.6 or 7.0 (at the time of writing (2017-10-21) many of the applications do not yet support PHP 7.1 or newer)

A suexec PHP process handler like php-fpm, mod_ruid2, or SuPHP is recommended. In general, executing PHP processes as the domain owner instead of the Apache user provides benefits in the form of increased security and ease of administration. Note that some applications may not work in conjunction with suPHP, particularly Feng Office and WordPress

* These can be considered if their configuration is careful. If any of these are enabled then you should test Installatron on a wide variety of applications before considering the configuration compatible with Installatron and the applications that Installatron installs.

* If the suhosin module is used then suhosin.executor.include.whitelist must include phar.

Required Perl modules for maximum application compatibility:

Perl DBI and DBD-mysql (specifically for Coranto and Dada Mail)

Required MySQL settings for maximum application compatibility:

The Baraccuda database format rather than Antelope (specifically for Moodle)

Incompatible applications and application versions are handled gracefully and will appear disabled, so it's perfectly acceptable if a server doesn't meet the recommended configuration.

Is it called Installatron or Installtron?

Contrary to the popular misspelling, it is called Installatron. Think of installation with an r instead of an i.

Can I recommend a web application be added?

Absolutely. We're constantly evaluating new web applications for inclusion. However, only the best applications are accepted; applications that are complicated to use and applications that do not offer unique functionality complicate the website owner experience and are therefore avoided. It's also important that applications have at least a few mature translations available as Installatron Plugin is used worldwide.

To make a recommendation, open a ticket. Be sure to include a summary of the advantages the application provides.

How often are the application installers updated?

Critical updates are guaranteed to be tested and deployed within hours of release by the application vendor. This includes non-business day releases.

Non-critical updates weigh speed with stability, and in some cases the developers actually let us know when they think the latest version is ready to be deployed to Installatron. Standard releases for stable or popular web applications usually follow the "critical" update path, while larger version changes (and certain applications) might be given some breathing space to ensure stability.

How many languages are the applications available to be installed and upgraded in?

We make an effort to add every complete language package that is supported by the application's authors. If support for a desired language is missing for an application, please contact us and we'll add it.

A list of the languages supported by each application is available at the below link.

Can I mirror an Installatron Plugin configuration between multiple servers?

What is Installatron Fast Update?

Installatron Fast Update enables providers to install and deploy a local Installatron data mirror, enabling Installatron to be installed and updated through the local network instead of through the traditional Internet. Fast Update saves bandwidth, increases update speed, and reduces server resources.

How do I add an Installatron.com-styled The Apps page to my website?

20% Discount on Soholaunch ProServer Unlimited

Installatron clients are eligible to receive a 20% discount on Soholaunch ProServer Unlimited, which activates all of Soholaunch's advanced features. Soholaunch licensees also have access to marketing materials to help promote Soholaunch software to their end users.

To learn more about this special offer and other licensing options, including a revenue sharing program, visit installatron.soholaunch.com.